Press Operator (AERO)

ArtiFlex Manufacturing, Inc; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Long & Short-Term Disability

Life

401k Matching

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Annual Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Tool Purchase Program

Career Development

Training

Vehicle Purchase Supplier Discount

Company Events

Celebrations

Job summary

ArtiFlex Manufacturing is seeking a Press Operator for the Aerospace, Defense & Prototype Group in Sterling Heights, MI. The role covers setup, tryout, and running parts to meet exacting quality standards on first shift.

Responsibilities include examining blueprints, using micrometers and calipers, operating band saws and presses, and learning to TIG weld on various surfaces. A strong manufacturing background and willingness to learn are required.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing background and hands-on fabrication experience.
• Prototype die set up and run experience preferred.
• Aerospace industry exposure is a plus and valued.
• Detail-oriented with a positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow.
• Regular physical movement including bending, stooping, sitting and standing for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as part of daily duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic shop equipment (band saws, metal shear, die grinders, presses).
• Setup, tryout and run parts while meeting strict quality standards.
• Identify materials based on work order, traveler or material tag.
• Execute 2-4 piece die setup and run parts.
• Learn to use a check aid and read basic blueprints.
• Learn how to barber tools (non-class “A”).
• Spot die to die and gain some experience with metal, when needed.
• Ability to TIG weld on horizontal and some vertical surfaces.
• Ability to program presses and develop blanks.
• Use a check aid properly (clamping, nets).

Skills

Manufacturing background

Prototype die set up

Aerospace industry experience

Detail-oriented

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Scale

Job description

• Operate basic shop equipment (band saws, metal shear, die grinders, presses, etc.)

PRESS OPERATOR – Aerospace, Defense & Prototype (An ArtiFlex Family Company)

Aerospace, Defense & Prototype Group innovates metal forming solutions for the mobility industry for space, aircraft, rotorcraft, automotive and commercial vehicles. The Press Operator is responsible for setup, tryout and running the parts through the operation, while meeting precise quality standards.

This position is a first (1st) shift position and is located at our facility in Sterling Heights Michigan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proficient use of hand measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, scale, etc.)
• Operate basic shop equipment (band saws, metal shear, die grinders, presses, etc.)
• Material identification based on requirements (work order, traveler, material tag)
• Execute a 2-4 piece die setup and run parts
• Learn to use a check aid and read basic blueprints
• Learn how to barber tools (non-class “A”)
• Able to spot die to die and some experience spotting with metal
• Ability to TIG weld on horizontal surfaces and some vertical surfaces
• Ability to program presses
• Able to develop blanks
• Able to use a check aid properly (clamping, nets)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing background
• Background in prototype die set up and run
• Aerospace industry experience
• Detail-oriented motivated individual that brings a positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow
• Regular physical movement of bending stooping, sitting & on feet for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Who We Are:

ArtiFlex Manufacturing designs and builds products and solutions for companies with tough challenges by employing people with a willingness and ability to be “Innovative. Problem Solving. Partners.” We support and embody a vision of safely growing our people and unleashing their full potential because we see greatness in everyone we hire. Better products and services for our customers result from the dedicated development of our employees. That’s our culture.

Benefits:

Health and Welfare plans including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Life
• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts
• 401k Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Annual Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Tool Purchase Program
• Career Development
• Training
• Vehicle Purchase Supplier Discount
• Company Events
• Celebrations
• and more!